Premiers Symptmes, as the duos debut EP, beautifully captures the early promise of Airs signature sound. Through its dreamy, analog synth textures and laid-back grooves, it offers a vivid sonic palette that foreshadows the lush landscapes of Moon Safari. The instrumental compositions unfold like intimate night-time reveriessimple yet deeply evocativedrawn from lush electric piano lines, melodic bass, and subtle, jazzy touches. It feels like catching a fleeting sunrise after drifting through ambient dreamscapes: quiet, inviting, and full of latent warmth.

This brief release also elegantly underlines Airs knack for mood and atmosphere. At just under half an hour, Premiers Symptmes feels like a concentrated distillation of their creative identitycool, poetic, and sophisticated. Even without the pop polish of their later work, these early tracks resonate with melodic clarity and emotional subtlety. Its a gentle invitation into the world of Airminimalist yet richly expressive, and brimming with promise for what was to come.

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A1 Modular Mix
A2 Casanova 70
A3 Les Professionnels
B1 J'Ai Dormi Sous L'Eau
B2 Le Soleil Est Prs De Moi